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As thro' the land
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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As thro' the land by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
As thro' the land at eve we went,
And pluck'd the ripen'd ears,
We fell out, my wife and I,
O we fell out I know not why,
And kiss'd again with tears.
And blessings on the falling out
That all the more endears,
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About As thro' the land
Stanford's setting of As thro' the land opens with a gently flowing texture, the voices entering in imitation to depict the pastoral scene. The SATB writing is rich and evocative, capturing the warmth and tenderness of the text. The poem explores the reconciliation that can follow an argument, finding a profound sweetness in renewed affection. Stanford's music beautifully mirrors this sentiment, particularly in the poignant second stanza which speaks of blessings on falling out and kissing again with tears. The final stanza introduces a deeply moving reflection on lost children, yet even here, the enduring power of love brings solace and a tender embrace, sung with heartfelt sincerity by the choir.
